Patient to healthcare personnel transmission of MRSA in the non-intensive care unit setting.

Gita NadimpalliLyndsay M O'HaraLisa PinelesKarly LebherzJ Kristie JohnsonDavid P CalfeeLoren G MillerDaniel J MorganAnthony D Harris

Published in: Infection control and hospital epidemiology (2020)

The transmission rate of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) to gloves or gowns of healthcare personnel (HCP) caring for MRSA patients in a non-intensive care unit setting was 5.4%. Contamination rates were higher among HCP performing direct patient care and when patients had detectable MRSA on their body. These findings may inform risk-based contact precautions.

Keyphrases

methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus
intensive care unit
staphylococcus aureus
healthcare
end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
peritoneal dialysis
risk assessment
mechanical ventilation
patient reported outcomes
climate change
heavy metals
drinking water